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'Proud of him': Reed to hold Dragons' halfback jersey

Kade Reed was consoled by proud family and friends after he debuted in the Dragons' huge loss. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Dean Young has backed Kade Reed to remain St George Illawarra's halfback even after the Dragons slumped to a 62-16 thrashing in the 20-year-old's highly-anticipated NRL debut.

Young's first call as interim coach was to hand Reed his debut in the traditional Anzac Day clash against the Sydney Roosters, played only days after the Dragons sacked predecessor Shane Flanagan.

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